Influencer Boxer Shabazz in Two Viral Altercations

Influencer boxer Nurideen Shabazz, known as Deen the Great, found himself at the center of two viral physical confrontations over consecutive days in February 2026, first being slapped by powerlifter Larry Wheels and then elbowed by former UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn during events tied to a livestream collaboration with retired MMA star Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

The incidents began on February 17 during a Kick livestream hosted by Jackson, which featured a double date setup involving Wheels and his wife, Sheyla. Shabazz, a 25-year-old with a 1-0 professional boxing record, appeared intoxicated as he made flirtatious comments toward Sheyla, including remarks suggesting she was "up for grabs." Jackson attempted to intervene, urging Shabazz to show respect, but the situation escalated. Wheels responded by delivering a powerful open-handed slap that knocked Shabazz to the floor. "Don't play with me," Wheels wrote on X alongside footage of the moment, which quickly amassed millions of views. Shabazz later posted threats online, claiming the confrontation was "on sight" and referencing a "strap" in his car during a post-incident discussion with Jackson, though he did not elaborate further.